The Blue Scapular Prayer Book

107 R eading of the W ord of G od A reader, one of those present, or the celebrant reads a text of sacred Scripture, taken either from the readings in the Lectionary for Masses in honor of Our Lady or one of the following excerpts. Brothers and sisters, listen to the words of the Prophet Isaiah: Is 61:9-11 Their offspring shall be renowned among the nations, and their descendants in the midst of the peoples; all who see them shall acknowledge them: They are offspring the Lord has blessed. I will rejoice heartily in the Lord, my being exults in my God; for he has clothed me with garments of salvation, and wrapped me in a robe of justice. Like a bridegroom adorned with a diadem, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. As the earth brings forth its shoots, and a garden makes its seeds spring up, so will the Lord God make justice spring up, and praise before all the nations. The word of God. All reply: Thanks be to God.